Associate, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design

About the role

ASPECT Studios, a design-led landscape architecture and urban design practice operating across Australia, Asia, the UK and the Middle East, is looking for an Associate to join its Sydney studio. The role suits a degree-qualified Landscape Architect, Urban Designer or Architect with 8+ years' experience, who will lead and contribute to a selection of projects while mentoring junior designers and direct reports.

Key responsibilities

• Manage projects of a range of scales, from concept design and master planning to contract documentation and administration
• Assist with development of submissions and proposals and contribute to project-related design strategy
• Supervise junior staff and direct reports, providing mentorship and delegating responsibilities
• Enforce design quality by reviewing work completed by team reports
• Prepare high-quality documentation and present confidently to external client groups
• Assist in sourcing new clients and prominent, challenging projects for the studio

Required profile

• Degree qualification in landscape architecture, urban design or architecture
• 8+ years of experience
• Experience managing projects from concept design and master planning through to contract documentation and administration
• Experience supervising junior staff and mentoring them

What we offer

• Generous paid parental leave and purchased leave programs
• Reimbursement support for industry membership fees
• Up to 4 paid days per year for a passion project or volunteering
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to work on local and international projects
• Pet-friendly studio

To apply, candidates submit their CV and portfolio through the Apply button, explaining how their experience matches the role; applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or long-term visa holders, and agency referrals are not accepted.